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Rachel Burns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on health behavior change and health outcomes, particularly in individuals with type 2 diabetes, examining social and cognitive processes influencing self-management. She leads The Health Psychology Lab, investigating habits for self-management, close others' influence on health behavior, and intervention design.
Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical interventions, emphasizing longitudinal studies to understand mental health-physical health interactions. Burns' recent research explores diabetes medication adherence, social support dynamics, and dyadic approaches to behavior change. She has published extensively in journals like Health Psychology and Annals of Behavioral Medicine, addressing topics such as anxiety/depression comorbidity risks and behavioral interventions for smokers.
No specific scientific awards or grants are listed here, though her active research program suggests significant contributions to health psychology. Advising information isn't provided in the text, but her lab likely engages graduate students in ongoing projects. She maintains an office in the Loeb Building and can be reached via email at rachel.burns@carleton.ca.
